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October 17, 2023

HiI'm planning for the build of an A-frame that calls for 26ft long rafters. My local lumberyards only stock lumber to 24ft long. LVL are much more costly so looking…

October 16, 2023

Hello guys, I read about so many different ways to frame a rough window opening, and I wonder which suggestions you might have.Somebody likes to slope the base plate, and…

October 13, 2023

Hello-I'm planning to renovate a 24ft X 24ft existing garage into usable living space (adding a bedroom, study, storage room, and bathroom). The quandry is that the garage floor is…

October 12, 2023

Hi FolksI was wondering if someone might be able to help answer my question about foundations used on clay soil. If you had row of 10 terraced properties, with the…

October 8, 2023

We have 1000’ sq ft loft- concrete slab on grade has multiple layers of paint and carpet adhesive. We live here with kids and grinding isn’t an option. The floor…

October 4, 2023

Am planning to encapsulate my crawlspace and then insulate the interior walls with 2" polyiso foam. I have seen builders using a powder-actuated tool to drive pins through the foam…

October 3, 2023

Hi all,on a recent visit to Iceland, I got intrigued by some siding details I spotted on several buildings. With the harsh weather whatever they build must be long-lasting and…

October 2, 2023

Hello I am trying to bend 1” thick x10” price of Kleer brand pvc trim instead of heat I was going to kerf the back 1/2” deep every 2” it…

September 27, 2023

I am planning on building a patio cover and I am struggling to find information on what you would even call this type of roof. The pictures are similar to…

September 22, 2023

How do I frame a Wooden winder staircase?